Are you facing prosecution for tachograph and drivers’ hours offences?

Tachograph and drivers’ hours offences are taken very seriously by the Traffic Commissioners.  In serious cases they can result in a criminal prosecution.

What could happen when you’re facing drivers’ hours offences

It will depend on the seriousness of the offences alleged, but outcomes can include:

  • an unlimited fine
  • a criminal conviction if found guilty
  • losing your vocational drivers licence
  • losing your operator’s licence or getting it suspended
  • a prison sentence

Offences often come to light during a DVSA (VOSA) investigation.

At Keep Me On the Road, we’re experts in this field. We offer free initial consultations and fixed fees. Call us today on 0115 9106239.

How our transport lawyers can help

Our transport lawyers will act fast to protect you and your business.

  • Firstly, we’ll review the prosecution evidence and advise you on the strength of the evidence against you
  • Then, if necessary we’ll arrange for any data to be analysed independently
  • In some cases we’ll challenge any evidence that may not be admissible
  • Throughout the process we’ll liaise with the prosecutor to explore whether any charges can be withdrawn
  • One of our advocates will then represent you at your Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court hearing
  • Finally, one of our specialist transport lawyers will represent you at any Public Inquiry or driver conduct hearing with the Traffic Commissioner

Common drivers hours and tachograph offences include:

  • Driving without a driver card
  • Using someone else’s driver card
  • Failing to make a relevant record or entry
  • Knowingly making a false record
  • Interfering with a tachograph device
  • Exceeding your daily / weekly driving hours
  • Failing to take proper breaks and rests

Finally, if you are found guilty of any of these offences the Traffic Commissioner will be made aware.

  • If you’re a driver convicted of tachograph or drivers’ hours offences you should expect to be called to a driver conduct hearing. At that hearing, the Traffic Commissioner can take action against your vocational licence, suspend, or revoke your vocational licence.
  • If you’re an operator or a Transport Manager you should expect to be called to a Public Inquiry by the Traffic Commissioner. The Traffic Commissioner has the power to take regulatory action against your O licence. He can, for example, suspend, curtail or even revoke your licence.

Read more about Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiries here

Tachograph and drivers’ hours offences are serious matters. They can impact your reputation, your livelihood, and in some cases your liberty.

Speak to an expert today on 0115 9106239 for a free, completely confidential consultation or email transport@keepmeontheroad.co.uk.